All citations for Sterling Care Rockville Nursing

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

April 6, 2026

Showing 26 to 34 of 34 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 22, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2019).

  8. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2019).

  9. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2019).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.